Honors College Announcements

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) accepts a limited number of unpaid interns. 

All current internship openings are posted here.

The objective of the internship programme is to enhance the educational experience of qualified students from diverse academic backgrounds through practical work assignments and on-the-job experience, to expose them to the work of the United Nations and to provide UNICRI with the assistance of highly qualified students specialized in various professional fields. Graduating seniors are eligible.

UNICRI will not bear any cost for the internship and all expenses connected with it must be borne by the intern.

Visit the website for details about the various summer opportunities and how to apply: http://unicri.it/institute/join_us/jobs/internships/#Current_Internship_Openings 

The Truman is a $30,000 award for graduate/professional study for students who want careers in public service at a leadership level. Students interested in learning about the Truman should check out the website generally: www.truman.gov and review the sample application: http://www.truman.gov/sample-application-forms/

Students wishing to apply should reach out to Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu for a short conversation about eligibility and access to the online application.  

Note: References ARE REQUIRED for the campus nomination. You must submit at least 3, but you can submit more. The letters are very specific to certain qualities about you and to experiences you write about in your application.

You can find more information on the letters of reference on this page. http://www.truman.gov/guidance-letters-recommendation/

Please contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu with any questions.

Are you interested in pursuing a healthcare career? Do you have questions about pursuing that career? Come hear from current UIC upper class students about their UIC pre-health experience!

Members of the LAS Pre-Health Student Advisory Board (PHSAB) will be sharing advice with students about how to maintain a strong GPA, get involved, and build connections with faculty. This is a great opportunity for you to connect with other UIC students!

Consider attending one of the sessions below:

Monday, Nov. 14th at 4:00pm in LCA7

Monday, Nov. 14th at 6:00pm in BSB Room 369

Thursday, Nov. 17th in BSB Room 369

Questions? Contact LAS Pre-Health Advisor April Long at longaa@uic.edu. 

Will you be applying to health professional programs this Summer 2016? If so, let the Pre-Health Advising Office know!

Please fill out the form below ONLY if you intend on applying this upcoming summer to start a health profession program in the Fall 2017. This form will give you access to the new Pre-Health Blackboard site, Application Station, where they will provide you with continuous updates through your application process.

Intent to Apply Form

Additionally, LAS Pre-Health Advisors will be having walk-in advising for application related questions on the dates below. Once you have opened an application, please feel free to bring your laptop in on the following dates. A pre-health advisor will be available to answer any questions you have while you are working on your applications. As a reminder, medical school applications (AMCAS & AACOMAS) will open on May 3, 2016. Dental school applications (AADSAS) will open on June 1, 2016. This service is ONLY for students who will be applying this upcoming summer. Please bring a copy of your transcript if you attend these walk-in sessions.

Application Advising Walk-in Dates:

Thursday, May 5th from 1:00pm-4:00pm, 3rd Floor UH

Friday, May 6th from 1:00pm-4:00pm, 3rd Floor UH

Wednesday, May 18th from 9:00am-4:00pm, 3rd Floor UH

Thursday, June 9th from 9:00-4:00pm, 3rd Floor UH

If you have any questions, please contact lasprehealth@uic.edu.

To All Current Applicants to the University of Illinois College of Medicine:

Effective for the Fall 2017 Entering Class

As part of the supplemental application, all applicants to the University of Illinois College of Medicine are required to complete an online assessment (CASPer), to assist with the selection process. Successful completion of CASPer is mandatory in order to maintain admission eligibility.

Are you unsure what the CASPer assessment is? Questions about how to prepare or what to expect? Good news!

The Pre-Professional Advising Office is presenting information sessions on CASPer on the following dates:

Thursday, October 6th from 1pm-2pm in 850 UH

Learn more at https://www.las.uic.edu/students/current-undergraduate/student-affairs/pre-professional-advising/pre-health/workshops/workshops. 

Interested in a teaching career in secondary science education?  The UIC College of Education is currently recruiting students for the MEd in Science Education to begin the program in May 2015.  Some prospective students may be eligible for a fellowship funded by the National Science Foundation.

More information about this MEd program and NSF fellowship, along with program contact information, is included in this flyer.

The University of Illinois at Chicago Health Professions Navigator Program (UIC-HPN) is now accepting applications for two summer programs:

1) The Research Training and Career Development Program (RTCP), a program intended for highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds. RTCP will help familiarize students with research and practice opportunities by pairing them with a mentor, or placing them in a practice site. 

If you are an undergraduate or graduate student (from any college or university), and have an interest in pursuing a career within the health professions, you are eligible to apply! RTCP is 8 weeks long and concludes with an end of program poster presentation that family and friends are welcome to attend to learn more about your summer work! For more details on the RTCP, eligibility, program dates, or to apply, please click the link below or view the attached flyer. 

2) GRE/MCAT/DAT Prep Program (GMDP): GMDP is designed to prepare students from disadvantaged backgrounds to be competitive applicants for graduate or professional school. In addition to a test preparation course for the GRE, MCAT, or DAT exams, participants will engage in a series of workshops that are designed to help them through the admissions process for graduate or professional school.  Juniors and seniors in college (from any college or university) – or even recent grads – who are interested in a health professions career are eligible to apply! GMDP is free of charge for accepted participants. 

For more details on either program, eligibility, program dates, or to apply, please view the attached flyer or click the link below:

http://publichealth.uic.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/health-professions-navigator

Please note that this is not a residential program. If accepted into the program, you will be responsible for your own housing.

UIC will be holding a Health Professions Career Fair Saturday November 5th from 10:00 am - 1: 00 pm

Date: Saturday, November 5th, 2016

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Location: Student Center West (SCW), Thompson Rooms

Open to UIC Students and UIC  Alumni only

Confirmed employers include:

Advocate Healthcare

Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital

Athletico

Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center & Health Center

Cook County Health & Hospitals System

Illinois Bone & Joint

Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Lake County Health Department and CHC

Life Time Fitness

Memorial Health System

Midwest College of Oriental MedicineRehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC)

U.S. Army Healthcare

Vista Health Systems

For additional information:

http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3702?eventId=33236115&calMin=201610&cal=20161028&skinId=5314

Questions?  Contact:

Cindy Graham, Assistant Director, UIC Career Services

312-996-2300 (main line)

cgraham1@uic.edu

UIC FALL DIVERSITY CAREER FAIR

Open to students of ALL majors; employers will be recruiting for full-time jobs, part-time jobs, and internships.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
UIC Forum - 725 West Roosevelt
Chicago, IL 60607

Click here for a list of registered organizations.

Call 312-996-2300 or email ocs@uic.edu for additional information.

Open to UIC students and alumni only.

It’s not too late! OSSP has extended the British scholarships deadline to May 26!!!

If you are interested in studying in the UK after graduating, please contact Beth Powers (bpowers@uic.edu) about the great opportunities offered by the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates Cambridge and Mitchell scholarships. You will need to obtain UIC’s application forms at bpowers@uic.edu if you would like to apply.

The UK & Ireland

The British scholarships include the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates Cambridge and Mitchell. These awards give you the opportunity to study at a British university for 1-4 years. Strong candidates typically have a 3.7 GPA or higher, a record of service and leadership, and strong academic qualifications for what they are proposing to study in the UK.

Fulbright

While the Fulbright deadline is not until fall (Sept. 11), early planning is essential. Fulbright offers the opportunity to teach or do research/study abroad.

Begin your research now…

Fulbright Student Award http://us.fulbrightonline.org/

Gates Cambridge Scholarship http://www.gatescambridge.org/

Marshall Scholarship http://www.marshallscholarship.org/

Rhodes Scholarship http://www.rhodesscholar.org/

Mitchell Scholarship http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/content/3/en/George%20Mitchell%20Scholarship%20Program%20%7c%20US-Ireland%20Alliance.html

Post-baccalaureate opportunities http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/ssp/GapYear.htm

Summer is a great time to explore scholarships with fall deadlines. If you are interested in discussing any of these awards, please contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu

The College of Pharmacy at UIC invites undergraduate students to apply for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program. The objective of this program is to introduce undergraduate students to biomedical research in order to heighten interest in science as a career and increase the number of young scientists entering the biomedical research disciplines.

The SURF program is located on UIC’s West Campus, in the center of the Illinois Medical District--one of the largest concentrations of advanced health care facilities in the nations-- and just minutes from downtown Chicago. Our location gives us convenient access to a diverse range of cutting-edge research, collaborators and patient populations.

The SURF Program is funded by an institutional award from the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET).

Program Dates:

The SURF program runs for 10 weeks, starting on Thursday, June 1, 2017 and ending on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.

SURF Program Description:

ASPET-sponsored SURF program is for undergraduate students interested in biomedical research.  Students will work on independent research projects in the laboratories of their faculty mentors.  Before beginning work, students will attend relevant laboratory safety training.  In addition to individual mentoring, the program offers number of enrichment activities:  research seminars, advanced research instrumentation workshops, career day at a local pharmaceutical company, instructions on how to prepare a scientific presentation, practice talks and a mini-symposium where all the participants present their research projects in front of the College audience.  SURF participants will receive compensation of $3,000 for the 10 week period.

The 2017 Application Cycle is now open. Please read the application instructions carefully and apply by February 1, 2017.

Eligibility Requirements:

Sophomores or juniors majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field. GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Students should have a strong desire to pursue an advanced degree (PhD or PharmD/PhD) and must be available for the full 10 weeks of the program. The program is open to all US Citizens and Permanent Residents. Undergraduate students from groups underrepresented in health-related sciences, i.e. individuals from ethnic or racial groups (African American, Hispanic American, Native American, Alaskan and Hawaiian Natives); individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and individuals with physical or mental disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Components and Process:

Application form. Download the form and instructions. Personal statement Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) 2 letters of recommendations

Submit completed application form, personal statement, and transcripts as a SINGLE PDF file by e-mail to surf@uic.edu by February 1, 2017.

Request that your letters of references are e-mailed to surf@uic.edu by February 1, 2017.

Notification:

All effort will be made to notify applicants no later than April 14, 2017 regarding their status. Applicants chosen to participate in the 2017 SURF program will be sent an offer letter via e-mail.

Contact Information:

Please contact us by e-mail to surf@uic.edu.

This is a general information group session hosted by the UIC College of Pharmacy intended for those interested in attending pharmacy school in the future.

Topics covered include: admission requirements, application procedures and timeframe,interview process, PCAT exam, financial aid, an overview of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD), career opportunities, and UIC safety.

For more information about directions or parking, please go to:
http://www.uic.edu/pharmacy/about_the_college/contact_us.php

For more information about upcoming Info Sessions, see the website: http://www.uic.edu/pharmacy/student_affairs/prospective_students/Information_Sessions.php. 

Questions?  Contact rachelv@uic.edu or 312-355-3398

UIC Career Services is pleased to host the 12th annual UIC CHICAGO GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL FAIR, featuring over 150 programs.

Thursday, October 6, 2016

3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

UIC Forum

725 South Roosevelt Road

Chicago, Illinois 60608

No advance registration is required. However, to help us better serve you, please RSVP at http://2016uicgradfair.eventbrite.com.  UIC students, UIC employees, and the general community are all welcome!! The event is FREE!!!

Find contacts from across the country and the world ready to speak with you at the UIC Chicago Graduate and Professional School Fair. Even in our connected world, there is no substitute for face-to-face interaction to get your questions answered, and it's FREE.

Representatives from more than 150 graduate and professional programs will be available to answer questions and offer information about their specific programs.

To learn more about the event and view the list of participating schools, visit go.uic.edu/gradfair.

UIC Students, please bring your iCard for quicker entrance.

If you require any accommodations to participate in the event, please contact Rosa Parker at 312-996-2300 or at rosap@uic.edu.

Honors students, especially those interested in health-related studies/professions, will enjoy two programs at JST this Thursday!

7-8 p.m. in the JST Training Room

"Pathway to Careers in Health Professions" (an Interactive session with UIC health professions faculty and students)

8-9 p.m. at JST C226, Dean Chang's apartment

"Cutie's Office Hours" (come meet Prof. Eric Swirsky to chat more about ethics in health information while tasting chocolate, fruit tea, and cucumber salad!)

Questions? Contact Dean Chang at huiching@uic.edu. 

If you are interested in a career in public service, the Truman, Pickering, McKelvie, and other public service scholarships offer opportunities for professional and personal growth and financial support.  Attend the upcoming information session to learn more!

Truman and Public Service Scholarships session Friday, October 7 in 2550 UH at 12pm

You will learn about the Truman, Pickering, McKelvie and other public service scholarships and more about how the Office of Special Scholarship Programs can help you apply.

If you have questions or cannot attend the session, please reach out to Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu.

Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

INTERNSHIPS

Akoya Capital – Research Intern, 67559

Alva-Amco Pharmacal Cos., Inc. – Graphic Design Paid Internship, Summer 2016, 67400

BP America – Refining Intern Health and Safety, 67264

Capsim Management Simulations – Capsim Internship Program: Sales and Marketing, 67339

Capsim Management Simulations – Web Developer Intern, 67340

Chervon North America – Graphic Design Intern, 67692

Entertainment Cruises – Front of House Rotational Restaurant Internship, 67128

Lincoln Financial Group – Internship Development Program, 67577

SanDisk Corporation – Field Marketing Internship, 67630

TransUnion – Proposal Writing Intern (Summer 2016), 67632

Walgreens – Community Management Internship, 67732

White Panda LLC – Touring Assistant // Opening DJ, 67614

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

Baroo – Baroo Hospitality and Real Estate Fellowship, 67260

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Bilingual Enrollment and Matching Specialist, 67525

CB&I – Engineer in Training (Spring 2016), 66829

College Possible, College Possible AmeriCorps and VISTA Positions: 2016-2017, 67492

Insulet Corporation – Clinical Services Specialist, 67292

Lucky Lincoln Gaming, LLC – Office Manager, 66188

Mérieux NutriSciences – Customer Care Representative, 67585

Project: VISION, Inc – Youth Program Coordinator, 67611

Schreiber Foods, Inc – Dairy Production Supervisor (Team Advisor), 67653

Teach Kentucky – Full Time Teacher (No Certificate Required), 67336

The Hill Group – Jr. Account Executive, 67313

Walgreens – Assistant Store Manager Trainee, 67731

Ziegler Capital Management – Analyst, 67660

Regards,

UIC Office of Career Services

312-996-2300

Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

Internships

Keeper Security - Customer Support Intern at High Growth Tech Start-up, 63575

Chinese Mutual Aid Association - Workforce Development/Employment Intern, 63608

Blue Cross Blue Shield - Actuarial Intern, 63634

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago - Facilities Planning & Construction Management, 61985

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) - Industrial Sales Analyst Intern, 63669

Target - Store Executive Intern, 44458

Molex Incorporated - Engineering Internship (Summer 2016), 63428

Full-time positions

Verizon Wireless - Retail Sales Representative, 62439

MedAmerica - Business Associate, 63554

CSHQA, AIT II - Sacramento CA, 60531

SmithBucklin - Education and Learning Associate, 63584

Beloit Regional Hospice - RN Case Manager, 63579

Jeanie-O - Staff Accountant, 63691

Epic - Software Tester / Quality Assurance, 63644

Fox Associates Inc. - Media Sales, 63693

Staples Advantage - B2B Sales Consultant, 63612

Target - Executive Team Leader in Training, 60272

Orbitz Worldwide – Software Engineer, 61345

Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

INTERNSHIPS

Accenture – STEM Intern Analyst (Build a Thon), 74058

Arcalea – Digital Marketing Internship, 74182

Brown Udell Pomerantz Delrahim – Student Marketing Intern, 72006

Cards Against Humanity – Customer Service & Editorial Internship, 74201

Cards Against Humanity – Cards Against Humanity’s Science Ambassador Scholarship, 74202

GATX – Research Analyst Intern, 74277

PEAK6 Investments, LP – PEAK6 Trading Experience, 74154

Perfect Search Media – Digital Marketing and Data Analysis Internship-Fall, 74021

Radio Flyer – Industrial Design Internship - Summer 2017, 74240

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

Abbott – Inside Sales Rep - Pediatric Nutrition, 74061

Cardinal Path – JR. Web Analyst, 74140

Illinois Office of the Auditor General – Auditor I (Financial and Compliance Audit Operations), 74152

Illinois Office of the Auditor General – Auditor I (Performance Audit Operations), 74150

JobGiraffe – Report Writer / Analyst - Entry Level or With Experience (16-1973), 74176

Plymouth Tube Company – Sales Associate, 73536

Regards,

UIC Office of Career Services

312-996-2300

Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

INTERNSHIPS

Ace Hardware Corporation – Summer 2016 Internships (Business and Engineering), 65789

Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics/OHIP – Occupational Health Internship Program 2016, 67157

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association – Computer Science Summer 2016 Internships-Chicago, 65281

BP America – Refining Co-Op Industrial Hygiene, 67225

Camp Starlight – Camp Counselor/Summer Intern, 66802

Cook County Sheriff’s Office – Summer Fellowship Program, 67173

ElMindA – Medical Affairs Internship, 66978

Entertainment Cruises – Front of House Rotational Restaurant Internship, 67128

IHT Wealth Management – 2016 Wealth Management Intern, 66975

KJD Strategies – Political Fundraising Intern, 62194

Loop Capital Markets – Business Valuation Intern, 67059

Nestle USA – Factory Technical & Production Co-Op Program, 67072

U.S. Cellular – Sales Event Intern, 66994

US Foods – Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst Intern, 64204

US Foods – Web/Mobile Application Development Intern, 64203

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

CB&I – Engineer in Training (Spring 2016), 66829

Entertainment Cruises – Junior Graphic Designer, 65263

Fast Enterprises LLC – Technical Team Member, 37307

Fast Enterprises LLC – Training Coordinator, 49012

Havas Media – Assistant Programmatic Trader, 67053

Johnson & Quin – Sales Associate, 63474

Mansfield Oil Company – Business Development Specialist - Mansfield Sales Academy, 67231

Textura Corporation – Client Services Consultant (Implementation), 55948

Textura Corporation – Client Services Representative, 60922

The BECO Group – Revit Architect, 67172

Two Sigma – Quantitative Research Associate - Campus Hire, 67176

UIC Office of Career Services

Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

Internships

Gallup – Software Developer Internship, 63770

Burns Entertainment & Sports Marketing - 2016 Burns Entertainment & Sports Marketing Internship, 63816

Children’s Museum at Navy Pier - Story Hub Evaluation Intern, 63755

CNA Insurance - Risk Control Healthcare Internship (June 2016), 63829

Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice - Access to Community Treatment Court Intern, 63766

Full-time positions

Verizon Wireless - Retail Sales Representative, 62439

Crowe Horwath LLC - Regulatory Compliance Risk Consultant, 63724

Mérieux NutriSciences - Chemistry Technician, 63811

Gallup – Software Developer, 63769

Federal Mogul Corporation – Chemist-Bearings, 63778

Apple - Service Specialist (Technology Support Specialist), 63808

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) - Sales & Marketing (Emerging Leaders Development Rotational Program), 63799

AcademyHealth - Research Assistant (Health IT & Research), 63827

The Kraft Heinz Company – Business Development Trainee Program - Sales Management - January Start, 63856

Regards,

UIC Office of Career Services

312-996-2300

Join admissions directors from Columbia, Yale, Harvard, and UIC's schools of public health for a panel presentation on pursuing graduate degrees in public health.

This event is for all students interested in learning more about the interdisciplinary scope of public health in all health professions including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, applied health, etc.

Sponsored by the College of Nursing Student Council, this event will be held Thursday, November 5th from 6-7:30 pm in the 3rd Floor Event Center in the College of Nursing.

See the attached flyer for more details or contact Karelle Webb at kwebb5@uic.edu. See you there!